Campus Safety at York County Community College YCCC

Campus Safety at York County Community College YCCC strives to maintain a safe & secure environment for everyone 8. 30. 18

How to Contact Campus Safety • Campus Safety is located in C 114, phone: 216 -4443 © 207 -216 -3463 • Email: security@yccc. edu • After 4 pm, a uniformed Campus Security Officer is located at the main entrance reception desk, ph: 2164413. 8. 30. 18

Campus Safety Services: • • Escorts to your vehicle Jumpstart a dead battery, put air in a tire Lost & Found Campus ID badge (C 114) File an Incident Report Investigate suspicious behavior Provide patrols in the building and parking lot Emergency Response 8. 30. 18

Campus Safety General Information • Parking Lot speed limit - 5 MPH • There is no overnight parking on campus 8. 30. 18

Calling for emergency assistance…. • Phones in classrooms and conference rooms • Emergency (Call Box) phones in hallways 8. 30. 18

Calling for emergency assistance…. • In a faculty, staff or administrative office • In the parking lot There are emergency phones with blue lights above them 8. 30. 18

On site help…. By dialing 911 on any of the previously mentioned phones, members of our campus Emergency Response Team (ERT) are automatically notified of the location where the call came from and will respond to the emergency situation. (using your cell phone) 8. 30. 18

YCCC Emergency Response Team (ERT) • • • President Vice President and Academic Dean of Students Dean of Finance and Administration Director of Information Technology Special Assistant to the President Manager of Facilities Safety & Security Manager Director of Counseling & Wellness Director of Marketing and Communications 8. 30. 18

Non Emergency Behavioral Issues YCCC’s At-risk Student Support, Intervention and Success Team (ASSIST) develops timely responses and interventions for students who exhibit erratic, disruptive and/or harmful behavior both in and out of the classroom. Please contact the Dean of Students @ deanofstudents@yccc. edu for more information. 8. 30. 18

Public Address System The PA System may be used to make announcements and give directions to be followed during an urgent or emergency situation. Speakers are located both inside and outside the building. ERT members will help direct you if there is an urgent or 8. 30. 18 emergency situation on campus

Examples of using the PA include: • Lockdown – used if there is a threat outside or in the vicinity off campus • Shelter in place – used for weather related emergencies • Evacuate –unsafe condition exists within the building • Internal Threat– used if the threat is in the building (time permitting) 8. 30. 18

Lockdown Procedures • • CLOSE & LOCK doors Shut off lights CLOSE the blinds or shades MOVE away from doors & windows STAY where you are REMAIN quiet Silence your cell phones 8. 30. 18

Shelter-in-Place An ERT member will make an announcement providing information and directions to be followed. The goal is for everyone to remain inside until the threat is over. 8. 30. 18

Internal Threat Run: If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises Hide: If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide Fight: As a last resort, and only when your life is 8. 30. 18 in imminent danger, confront the threat

RUN • If there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate. • Evacuate whether others agree or not. • Leave your belongings behind. • Help others escape if possible. • Prevent others from entering the area. • Call 911 when you are safe. 8. 30. 18

HIDE • • Lock and/or blockade the door. Silence your cell phone. Hide behind large objects. Remain vey quiet. Your hiding place should: Be out of the shooter’s view Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction. 8. 30. 18

FIGHT • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter • Act with physical aggression • Improvise weapons • Commit to your actions 8. 30. 18

Building Evacuation When the Fire alarm is activated, evacuation is MANDATORY-do not assume it is a drill. You may also be instructed verbally to evacuate 8. 30. 18

EVACUATION STATIONS 1, 2 & 3 • MAIN PARKING LOT 8. 30. 18

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When evacuating…. • Remain calm • WALK – do NOT run to the posted exits • Do NOT jam or crowd exits • Assemble in front parking lot, along the wooden rail at your designated station unless directed elsewhere by ERT members or emergency responders • Alert ERT and/or emergency responders if someone needs assistance evacuating the building 8. 30. 18

Keeping track of one another…. . Faculty should remain with their students/class Staff should gather with their department Wait for directions from an ERT member on whether to leave campus or re-enter the building. 8. 30. 18

Stay informed…. » Updated postings on website: http: //www. yccc. edu/ » Phone recording on 207 -646 -9282 » Register with YCCC’s RAVE Emergency Alert System 8. 30. 18

Campus Sa. VE Act The Maine Community College system and its seven colleges prohibit sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. For more information, please see the Campus Sa. VE login sheet as well as the “Make your Move!” brochure in your New Student Orientation 8. 30. 18 Packet

• YCCC ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO REPORT ANY TYPE OF BEHAVIOR THAT YOU BELIEVE IS PUTTING YOU IN HARMS WAY OR YOU FEEL THREATENING IN ANYWAY. • Safety & Security ymparadis@yccc. edu • Dean of Students yjarey@yccc. edu 8. 30. 18

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Safety and Security is everyone’s job • If you see or hear anything that looks suspicious and/or out of the ordinary, contact campus safety or the Dean of Students. • Security/Reception ext. 216 -4413 • Email Security@yccc. edu • Dean of Students is located in Student Affairs Office 8. 30. 18

TAKEAWAYS • SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING • SECONDS COUNT • BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS 8. 30. 18